Reopening the Martin County High School pool and a swim-funding referendum
Summary
After a dozen speakers at a joint meeting called for a new community pool, Commissioner Capps said he's open to discussing it — but only after November's tax referendum. Commissioner Vargas countered that the Martin County High pool got $315,000 in upgrades and vouchers exist.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any new pool would be weighed against the November tax referendum's projected revenue losses.
Families seeking swim lessons and drowning-prevention access.
Property owners would pay the new levy, and Sailfish Splash operators could face competition for users.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — June 23, 2026
After a dozen speakers at a joint meeting called for a new community pool, Commissioner Capps said he's open to discussing it — but only after November's tax referendum. Commissioner Vargas countered that the Martin County High pool got $315,000 in upgrades and vouchers exist.
Board of County Commissioners — June 16, 2026
Martin Swims and a dozen residents asked the county and school board to reopen the idle high school pool and put an ~$8–10/year property tax referendum on the November 2026 ballot to fund swim lessons and future pools. Drowning is a leading cause of death for young Florida children, and the county has only one public pool. Officials responded favorably and asked staff to study options.
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